Protests are underway in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, leading to the deployment of security forces to maintain order in the provinces.
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Updated Jul 21
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Protests are underway in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, leading to the deployment of security forces to maintain order in the provinces.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Planned marches and gatherings are scheduled in KwaDukuza, Phoenix, and Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal, involving taxi associations.Sub-event
- Protesters impacted Chatsworth near Durban, while army deployment was confirmed in Gauteng province.Sub-event
- Looting incidents reported in Mpumalanga, protests across the country including Johannesburg, and burglaries in Hammarsdale.Sub-event
- The South African Police Service is responding to nationwide demonstrations and civil unrest requiring the deployment of security forces to ensure public safety.Sub-event
- The South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service are conducting operations and providing support in the Gauteng province.Sub-event
- Military forces are on standby in KwaZulu-Natal to protect infrastructure in Durban.Sub-event
- Planned spontaneous marches are scheduled in Johannesburg and Durban, with police deploying to maintain order.Sub-event
Violence is escalating in KZN while unrest is feared in Gauteng province.1 source
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Protests and security deployments in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.1 source
Protests triggered by Zuma's imprisonment move into Mpumalanga; Ntuli warns of decisive action.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gauteng
province in South Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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KwaZulu-Natal
province of South Africa
Related events
- Protests are underway in KZN, the epicenter, and President Ramaphosa is working to prevent a recurrence of the 2021 riots.
- President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.
- Protests in Johannesburg are ongoing, with a movement leader blaming immigrants for economic issues and the President warning against scapegoating.
- Xenophobia and social unrest are straining regional capacity in Gauteng and Durban.
- Protests are underway in Kempton Park, where the South African Police Service is actively operating within the Gauteng province.